Kolkata rape-murder protests: Delhi Police issues prohibitory orders in central Delhi
The Hindu
Delhi Police issue prohibitory orders amid protests against Kolkata rape case
Delhi Police issued prohibitory orders in the central areas of the national capital amid protest calls by multiple organisations against the Kolkata rape and murder case on Friday (August 16, 2024) officials said.
Deployment of police personnel has been increased and Section 163 (prohibitory orders) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been imposed near the Parliament and other parts of central Delhi, they said.
A Delhi Police officer said the city remains on alert due to Independence Day celebrations. Due to the protests announced, traffic at some intersections in central Delhi have been diverted, he said.
The alleged rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at the state-run R G Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata has triggered widespread protests in many parts of the country.
Multiple resident doctors' associations (RDAs), including those from AIIMS, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, have announced a protest meet near Nirman Bhawan on Friday (August 16, 2024).
The Federation of Resident Doctors Association (FORDA) has given a call for a candle march at India Gate at 6 pm.
Delhi University's Krantikari Yuya Sangthan has announced a protest meet at 2 pm on August 16 at Mandi House, while Congress's student wing NSUI has given a call of protest at 7.30 pm at Jantar Mantar.
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